Description
These Guilt-Free Protein Bars are packed with protein and nutrients, perfect for a post-workout snack or a midday pick-me-up.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup protein powder (your choice of flavor)
- 1/4 cup almond butter or peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mix-ins (chocolate chips, nuts, dried fruits, etc.)
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Dish: Start by lining an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats and protein powder.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix together the almond butter, honey (or maple syrup), almond milk, and vanilla extract.
- Combine Both Mixtures: Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients and mix well.
- Add Mix-Ins: Fold in your choice of mix-ins.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Chill: Place the baking dish in the refrigerator for at least 60 minutes.
- Cut into Bars: Once set, remove the bars and cut them into squares.
- Store or Serve: Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
Don’t skimp on mixing, and adjust for consistency as needed. Chilling is key for the bars to set properly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg